US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek
FairBaca County, Colorado · 17 Mi. N of Springfield · Structure no. N-26-T
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2040. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.
How long is US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 Ml over Two Buttes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.